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scandal

scandal

Meaning of scandal

a shocking event that causes public anger

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British English/ˈskændəl/
American English/ˈskændəl/
Russian transcription[skɐnˈdal]
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scandal with Russian translation

scandal usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Скандал несколько дней был на первых полосах.

The scandal made headlines for days.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она ушла в отставку после того, как разразился скандал.

She resigned after the scandal broke.

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scandal synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between scandal / uproar / row / outcry / outrage

S
🇬🇧English
scandal

the direct, standard word for a shocking event that causes public anger

B2Very Often

The resignation turned into a major scandal.

U
🇬🇧English
uproar

a noisy public reaction or disturbance, often focused on anger or protest

B2Often

The decision caused an uproar in the press.

R
🇬🇧English
row

a noisy argument or a public dispute; in UK English, often a scandal or fuss

B2Often

There was a row over the new policy.

O
🇬🇧English
outcry

a strong public protest or expression of anger

B2Often

The proposal led to an outcry from parents.

O
🇬🇧English
outrage

strong anger or shock in response to something offensive or unfair

B2Often

The comments provoked outrage across the country.

C
🇬🇧English
controversy

public disagreement or debate about something that people strongly oppose

B2Very Often

The new law sparked controversy.

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How to pronounce scandal and what this word means

scandal means scandal. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce scandal

/ˈskændəl/

scandal translation

scandal

scandal examples

The scandal made headlines for days.

scandal transcription

/ˈskændəl/, /ˈskændəl/

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scandal meaning: what does it mean?

a shocking event that causes public anger

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scandal is pronounced as /ˈskændəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

scandal definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The scandal made headlines for days. Translation: Скандал несколько дней был на первых полосах.

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